Which malware is installed on a compromised system and provides privileged access to the threat actor?

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Which malware is installed on a compromised system and provides privileged access to the threat actor?

  • Adware
  • Virus
  • Spyware
  • Rootkit
  • Worm

Explanation: Rootkits are used by threat actors to gain administrator account-level access to a computer. They are very difficult to detect because they can alter firewall, antivirus protection, system files, and even OS commands to conceal their presence.

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